Congratulations John Ziesing OAM

Congratulations to John Ziesing on receiving the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the General Division, for his services to hockey and the community. 

John has an extensive history in playing, coaching and promoting Hockey in South Australia, particularly in the Adelaide Hills.

John was presented with his OAM by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, at Government House on the 5th May 2022.

(Photo courtesy of Tom Roschi).

MR JOHN ZIESING OAM - 

Adelaide Hills Hockey Club - 

• President.
• Committee Member.
• Coach and Umpire, current.
• Life Member, since 2015.
• Member, since 1983.

Hockey SA - 

• Player, State Masters Hockey, since 1994.
• Member, Touring Committee, 1996
• Playing Coach, 45s. 60s and 65s teams.
• Forming Member, South Australian Men's Master's Hockey Association Committee
• 2016 and Past Vice President.
• Club Presidents' Forums
• Committee Member, Junior Hockey.
• Team Selector, Regional Hockey Carnivals.

South Australia Country Fire Service - 

• Brigade Firefighter, Aldgate, since 2007- 2020
• Brigade Firefighter, Littlehampton,1998-2007.
• Life Member, Littlehampton
• Brigade Firefighter, Piccadilly, 1985-1998.
• Firefighter, since 1984.

Anembo Park Sport and Recreation Sporting Association Sporting Club - 

• Former Committee Member.
• Former Treasurer Canteen and Bar Coordinator.
• Life Member.

South Australia Primary School Amateur Sports Association (SAPSASA) - 

• Former Coach / Manager Hills Hockey.
• Recognition of Service Award.
• Former President Hills SAPSASA.

Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia - 

• Member, Junior Art, Craft, Cookery and Technology Committee, since 2016.
• Judge of Junior Art, Craft, Design 2010.
• Councillor. Art. Craft and Design.

Scouts South Australia - 

• Scout Leader.
• Volunteer Woodhouse Events.